Inspirational articles and Christian teachings from God’s Word written by Kim Times to encourage those who desire the blessing of marriage.
TEACHING ARCHIVE
SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE
The Harvest is Great, but the Workers Are Few
Matthew 9:37-38(NLT) “He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”” The word, “harvest” is a very good one, and a good harvest isRead More →
I Can’t Wait to Get Married!
Many of God’s promises inspire hope and excitement in us, but there are two simply written and powerful scriptures that will help to build our faith in marriage. The first is John 10:10(NKJV). In this verse, Jesus Christ declared, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill,Read More →
Why Your Current Approach Isn’t Leading You to Marriage
As modern Christians, we’ve received more revelation about God’s Word than perhaps any other time in human history. We’ve become sophisticated in formulating our thoughts and expressing our opinions about some aspects of His truth. It’s important we know that this can potentially cause more damage than good. Many ofRead More →
God Knows What’s Happening to You
Jeremiah 15:15 (NLT) “Lord, you know what’s happening to me. Please step in and help me…” Most of us can relate to the words of Jeremiah. We are aware that God is watching our every move. We know that He sees everything we’re going through, and that He knows ourRead More →
Your Face Mirrors Your Heart
Proverbs 27:19 (MSG) “Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart.” A while ago, I met up with two friends and both were having issues in their relationships. One was struggling with whether to remain in his marriage, and the other was frustrated because her significantRead More →
Everybody Needs Somebody
John 13:34(NLT) “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Everybody will need somebody at some point. It’s a fact of life, and it is how God designed life to work. We need Him, that’sRead More →
I Have to Make a Change
After a friend went MIA for a little over a month, she shared with me that she had decided to make some changes to her physical appearance. As women that have been praying a long time to meet the man that God will send, we often place ourselves under aRead More →
He’s Mine Forever
Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT) “25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” If you’ve been in a significant relationship forRead More →
The Vision of Your Destiny
Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Dating today isn’t what it was 50 years ago. The days when a couple decided to takeRead More →
Finding the Treasure in You
After a friend said that Valentine’s Day was a complete disappointment for her, she is feeling defeated and sad. She doubts that God will ever bless her with a husband and wants to give up on this desire. She told me that she realizes her standards are very high andRead More →
I’m Ready, But He Has This Issue…
1 John 3:16-18 (NLT) “16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in needRead More →
The Heart of a Quarrelsome Wife
“Are you happy?” Jordan’s husband texted her while he was at work one evening. She’d been telling him for weeks how unappreciated she felt in their marriage, and he had taken her out for dinner the night before in hopes of beginning to turn things around. But truthfully, he wasn’tRead More →
Be Ready for God’s Answer
John 16:23-24 (NLT) “23 At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you willRead More →
Faith Is Our Access
2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 is a simple verse, but it is packed to the brim and running over with wisdom, strategy, and guidance for a successful Christian life. To walk by faith is to live by faith. It’s toRead More →
They Left Hungry
Psalm 37:4(NLT) “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus Christ teaches us about our readiness for his coming through a parable regarding 10 bridesmaids and their bridegroom. It is of course spiritually significant to all of us, but we shouldRead More →
If We Don’t Give Up
Isaiah 10:27(NLT) “In that day the LORD will end the bondage of his people. He will break the yoke of slavery and lift it from their shoulders.” A revolving door goes around repeatedly, allowing people to both go in and go out. A revolving door relationship is one that isRead More →
Determining the Course of Life
Malachi 3:8 (NLT) “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.” When we were at our worst, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, toRead More →
Be Careful Not to Fall
1Corinthians 10:12(NLT) “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” The world is full of things to entertain and keep our minds occupied, and many of us enjoy some of those things. We become so used to them in fact that the thought of giving someRead More →
Build Unity Through the Words You Speak
Proverbs 13:3(NLT) “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” Words have power, and they can change the course of our lives. Words can also change the course of our relationships as well. Through our words, we can choose to build unityRead More →
“It’s Up to the Woman I Marry”
What does a born-again man that has never been married and doesn’t have children look for in a woman? You’ll have to ask someone like this. I did, and to my surprise, his answer was quite simple. “I don’t need much, and many of the decisions I make in theRead More →
God Has Made Provisions
Galatians 5:6 (NLT) “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” Most of us understand how it feels to be discontent with our lives. We recognize the hunger in ourRead More →
Moving Out of My Own Way
After years of back-to-back dateless holiday gatherings, Teresa, will be bringing someone new with her to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. The last time she brought a man to dinner was over five years ago. Back then, her family all had their opinions about her new guy, and let’s just sayRead More →
The Man Is Gone, What Now?
1 Peter 5:6 (NLT) “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.” Kevin is everything that Desi wanted in a man. Like so many of us, she prayed a long while to meet someone special. When KevinRead More →
Specifically for You
Mark 10:6-9 (NLT) “But God made them male and female from the beginning of creation. This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart whatRead More →
Heaven Rejoices
Romans 13:10 (NLT) “Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirement of God’s law.” It’s the same no matter who you are or where you are in this world, love will always bring people together. This is no ordinary love we’re talking about. It’s the love ofRead More →
Is He Husband Material?
When we’re dating someone new, we hear this question all the time, “Is he marriage material?” Although this might not be the most considerate question to ask, if you’ve been praying to God to be a wife, analyzing whether a man is even comfortable with the idea of marriage isRead More →
God Will Guide You to the Best Path
Psalm 32:8-11(NLT) “8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” 10 Many sorrows comeRead More →
Can You Handle the Blessing?
In many of our past relationships, there was a lot of overpromising and underdelivering by the man and by us as well. When things started to go sour, the ship was sinking so fast that we felt helpless to save it. We learned that significant relationships have the potential toRead More →
Seeking After an Empty Well
“Was I a fool for dating him for so many years?” This is a question we ask ourselves after we’ve been with the significant man in our lives for a long time, and the relationship isn’t yielding anything promising. We’ve either been in this situation or know women that have.Read More →
Hurting for Love
Philippians 4:7-8(NLT) “7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right,Read More →